Car Accidents

If you're an experienced Pennsylvania driver, it can be easy to forget when you're behind the wheel of a car that you are actually operating a deadly machine. However, there are several common but dangerous behaviors that many motorists engage in. Distractions You are...

If you’ve driven within the past 10 months or so (and that describes just about all of us), you have likely noticed that roads are less congested than normal. Some are virtually empty. This is largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the large-scale shift to lives...

It’s often the case that the drivers who are most likely to cause an accident are those who have a history of disregarding traffic rules and laws. After a major car wreck, for instance, you wouldn’t be surprised to look at the at-fault driver’s record and find...

There's something about getting behind the wheel of a car or truck that turns some people into monsters. Their antics can involve tailgating other drivers, rushing red lights, swerving around any vehicle they perceive as "too slow" and angrily swearing and gesturing...

There's no question about it: Car wrecks are terrifying -- but it's even worse if your baby or toddler is in the car with you at the time.Here's how to handle the situation: 1. Check your condition out first. You can't help your child until you help yourself. If...

There's something about getting behind the wheel of a car or truck that turns some people into monsters. Their antics can involve tailgating other drivers, rushing red lights, swerving around any vehicle they perceive as "too slow" and angrily swearing and gesturing...

It is sometimes possible to use the analysis of collected statistics to reduce your risk. Policymakers often use statistics to determine the best options in a situation, such as how to allocate government resources or how to change laws to reduce the risk to certain...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very common in car accidents -- even among people who think they walked away from a wreck without a scratch. They only realize hours, days or weeks later just how seriously they were hurt.The majority of TBIs are invisible to the...

Quite a few adults mistakenly believe that booster seats aren't necessary for the safety of child passengers in motor vehicles. Some people think that booster seats are an attempt to infantilize children, while others simply don't want the hassle of negotiating with a...

Everyone who rides in a car has a risk of being involved in an accident. Unfortunately, no matter how safe your car is or how much of a responsible driver you are, you will never have complete control regarding whom you share the road with and the potential obstacles...